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California’s transit agencies request emergency funding relief to prevent permanent cuts to local service

by LA Metro , July 2, 2020

The following is a news release issued Wednesday by the California Transit Association, which represents transit agencies across the state, including Metro: California Transit Association issues formal request for relief funding to state and federal leadership, launches “California Without Transit” statewide ad campaign SACRAMENTO – California’s local public transit agencies, suffering [continue reading]

COVID-19 update; Thursday, June 18

by LA Metro , June 18, 2020

It has been a while since we provided an update, so lots of ground to cover. Let’s start with today’s news: NEW: Californians are now REQUIRED to wear face coverings in public spaces. Together — we can slow the spread. Do your part. Wear a mask. LEARN MORE: https://t.co/xtXFwVeWc2 — [continue reading]

Metro completes decking for planned Beverly Hills subway station seven months ahead of schedule

by LA Metro , June 15, 2020

In a construction victory made possible by the countywide COVID-19 “Safer at Home” order earlier this year and subsequent street closure approval by the city of Beverly Hills, the Los [continue reading]

Metro’s Mobility on Demand pilot makes emergency food deliveries

by LA Metro , June 15, 2020

Metro and our Mobility on Demand partner Via have joined forces with Best Start, an initiative funded by First 5 LA, and their countywide network of nonprofits to deliver food and diapers to vulnerable families during the COVID-19 crisis. First 5 LA aims to strengthen families, communities and social systems [continue reading]

Metro bus operator dies from complications of COVID-19

by LA Metro , June 12, 2020

With great sadness, Metro today reports that an agency employee has died of complications from COVID-19. “Our deepest condolences go out to the family, friends and coworkers of our close Metro family member,” said Metro CEO Phillip A. Washington. “This is a heartbreaking day for all Metro employees as we [continue reading]

Metro’s Recovery Task Force releases early recommendations to improve mobility in wake of pandemic

by LA Metro , June 8, 2020

[scribd id=464870462 key=key-DL409o09mNgZd2iQGq2G mode=scroll] pdf for download here The above progress report is the first from Metro’s Recovery Task Force, formed this spring to develop a plan on how Metro can best serve the public moving forward from the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. The report includes a dozen early action recommendations. [continue reading]

Metro to pursue four-phase plan to restore bus and rail service

by LA Metro , May 14, 2020

With some aspects of our local economy expected to reopen in the weeks ahead from Coronavirus safer-at-home orders, Metro will be implementing a four-phase plan for restoring bus and rail service. Before we go further, it’s important to remember that Los Angeles County’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic is a [continue reading]

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California’s transit agencies request emergency funding relief to prevent permanent cuts to local service

COVID-19 update; Thursday, June 18

Metro completes decking for planned Beverly Hills subway station seven months ahead of schedule

Metro’s Mobility on Demand pilot makes emergency food deliveries

Metro bus operator dies from complications of COVID-19

Metro to pursue four-phase plan to restore bus and rail service

COVID-19 update; Friday, May 8

Metro helping more unhoused people get into shelters during COVID-19

COVID-19 update; Monday, April 20